2019 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship

With the 2018 IRONMAN race calendar now consigned to history, attention has turned to next season’s races including the eagerly-anticipated 2019 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nice

Nice will host the very best IRONMAN elite athletes on the planet on the weekend of September 7-8, 2019, as well as some of the most-committed age-group competitors from all corners of the globe. In total, an estimated 6,000 participants will descend on the French Riviera.

Although it will be the first time the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship has been held in France, the tourist-hotspot of Nice has been hosting IRONMAN races since 2005 and is one of the destinations most-loved by athletes of all abilities.

The race itself will feature a swim in the pristine waters of the Mediterranean Sea, a challenging bike course and a run course along Nice’s historic Promenade des Anglais waterfront, with athletes cheered on by the enthusiastic supporters for every mile of the 70.3 course.

With its mix of old-world opulence, year-round sunshine and stunning seaside views, Nice has been a magnet for beachgoers and culture seekers since the 19th century. The city features fabulous markets, an enticing old town, glorious architecture and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets.

Athletes also enjoy the logistical ease of Nice, with one of France’s largest airports just a short drive from the race venue. The IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship is part of a week-long festival that will include a range of lifestyle events for the community and visitors to enjoy.